CHEM 30A Lecture 9: [Wk3.Fri] Optic Activity and Resolution

1. Describe the retinofugal projection pathway.

2. Explain how lesions or transection may impact the optic nerve, optic tract, and optic chaism. A

picture may help.

3. Describe 4 other inputs that impact the visual system.

Mitochondria

•Myoclonic Epilepsy

•Ragged Red-fiber Disease

•Leber’s Optic Neuropathy

All are associated with ATP generation problems and affect organs with high ATP demands (why)?